Chapter 1254 Mountain Seclusion for Evasion

"Moreover, I wish to wait a while longer to see if I can successfully refine the 20-4 Heavenly Deities Stratagem for him."

"20-4 Heavens Divine Stratagem"

Upon hearing this, a faint glimmer stirred in Qing Ji's eyes.

After a moment of contemplation, she also nodded and said, "The Old Patriarch has cultivated array artifacts for tens of thousands of years. His talent and skill in this art are truly the highest standard in the Violet Realm."

"Perhaps there truly exists a glimmer of hope if he cultivates this 20-4 Heavens Divine Canon."

Eldrin also nodded and said, "I know it's incredibly difficult, but we must still give it a try."

With those final words, Eldrin spoke no more.

He stored away the old patriarch's Soul Gathering Pearl, then rose to his feet and declared, "I shall make a trip to Glazed Paradise to visit Seraphina Qu (Person Name) and pay my respects to the Glazed Divine Lord."

"To the Glazed Paradise"

Hearing this, a flicker of understanding passed through Lyra's eyes as she instantly grasped Eldrin's intention.

As a supreme Earth Immortal who had lived for 30 million years, Glazed Divine Sovereign had weathered dozens of great tribulations, and might be able to offer Eldrin (Person Name) considerable guidance.

At this thought, Lyra said, "Then go quickly and return swiftly. Do not waste any time."

"I understand."

Eldrin nodded without further delay and immediately set off toward the Glazed Sea.

With his current level of cultivation, his flying speed was now far beyond what it had been in the past. Back then, it would have taken him the better part of a year to fly from the Sea of Returning Abyss to the Glazed Sea.

Yet this time, after merely 3 months of flight, he traversed the boundless sea and arrived within the Glazed Sea.

This time was different from before. Eldrin arrived at the Glazed Paradise and actually received an immediate audience with the Glazed Divinity Lord.

Deep within the Glazed Paradise, inside a magnificent hall of glimmering radiance.

Eldrin stood calmly within the grand hall, his gaze fixed upon the several figures before him.

In the grand hall at this moment, Glazed Divine Lord sat upon the divine throne, with Seraphina Qu (Person Name), Solar Maiden, Lunar Maiden, and Stellar Maiden standing in attendance at her side.

The Glazed Divine Sovereign cast a glance at Eldrin and gave a slight nod. "I have been waiting for you for quite some time."

"If you had delayed any longer, I would have had no choice but to summon you."

Eldrin’s eyes flickered slightly as he couldn’t help but ask, “What does the Divine Sovereign mean by this? Could it be that you seek me for some important matter?”

"Mm." Clothed in a flowing 7-colored crystal dress, the Divine Lord of Liuli stepped out from the great hall with an air of serene detachment. She spoke calmly, "The great tribulation approaches. Our Liuli Blessed Realm must seal the mountains to evade this calamity."

"Sealing the Mountain to Avoid Tribulation." Eldrin's eyes flickered with a trace of shock upon hearing this. He had long been aware of blessed lands sealing their mountains to evade heavenly tribulation, but he had never understood exactly how it was accomplished.

The Glazed Divinity also understood his bewilderment and replied with a serene smile, "Very well. You ought to learn of this sooner or later."

"Then let this day be the occasion for me to impart to you the matter of sealing the mountain to avoid the tribulation, along with crucial details about the great calamity."

As she spoke, she began explaining to Eldrin the method of Sealing the Mountain to Avoid Tribulation.

As she narrated in her gentle, measured tone, Eldrin soon understood why the Earth Immortal’s blessed sanctuary could shield its disciples and followers through the great tribulation.

It turned out that the reason Earth Immortal blessed lands could avoid the tribulation was because when the great calamity arrived, the Earth Immortal Patriarch could withdraw both the blessed land and all disciples into the Earth Immortal Realm, then conceal this realm within the void.

Thus, the Earth Immortal Realm remained hidden between heaven and earth. Only Celestial Immortals and a handful of Earth Immortal Ancestors skilled in divination could deduce its location.

When the great calamity begins, the heavenly secrets will become muddled and unclear. Even Celestial Immortals of great power will be unable to deduce the location of the Earthly Immortal Realm. Thus, 1 may safely pass through the great tribulation.

The same was true for Glazed Divinity's method of evading the heavenly tribulation. She intended to take refuge in the void along with the entire Glazed Paradise, including several 100 celestial beings of the Immortal Clam tribe and hundreds of millions of their clansmen.

"Hidden within the void—so this is the method of Sealing the Mountain to Avoid Tribulation."

Eldrin murmured inwardly, a trace of wistfulness coloring his expression.

He let out a sigh and remarked with a tinge of emotion, "With an Earth Immortal Patriarch watching over them, the immortals of our sect need not face heavenly tribulations. To live for tens of millions of years free from calamities and tribulations—this is already far better than most immortals wandering between heaven and earth."

Hearing this, the Liuli Divine Monarch shook her head and said, "Although blessed lands can offer shelter to immortals, it’s not as simple as you might think."

"When you were in the lower realm, within the mortal heavens and earth, a single great 1000 world could only accommodate an immortal's presence for up to 1,000 years at most. Any longer would severely deplete the vital energy of that great 1000 world."

"The world forged by us Earth Immortals can, in truth, only sustain a limited number of immortals."

"Can only carry a limited number of immortals."

Eldrin (Person Name) froze momentarily, then after a brief pause murmured thoughtfully, "Indeed. Even the Earth Immortal Realm must have its limits."

"Mm." The Glazed Divine Lord nodded, speaking calmly: "Typically, the worlds created by early-stage Earth Immortals can accommodate anywhere from 20-some to nearly a 100 celestial beings, depending on the size of the manifested realm."

Generally speaking, the Third Heaven could accommodate 30 immortals, the Sixth Heaven could accommodate 60 immortals, while a Great Luo Seed of the Ninth Heaven could even carry nearly 1 100 immortals.

"Even an Earth Immortal at the ninth heaven like myself can only bear the weight of several 100 immortals. Those who have merely opened 2 or 3 celestial realms likely cannot sustain even 30."

"So that's how it is."

Eldrin finally understood why, despite the Sunset Blessed Land having been passed down for millions of years, only 70-6 immortals had ever emerged.

It must be understood that the Setting Sun Blessed Land has passed down its legacy to this day. Even if only 1 immortal emerged every 10 1000 years, there should still be at least several 100 immortals by now.

Yet they numbered only 70-6 immortals. The reason was not difficult to surmise: the Setting Sun Patriarch could likely only protect 20 to 30 cultivators, forcing the remaining immortals to descend the mountain and face the celestial tribulation when the great calamity arrived.

From this, it became clear that the slots for entering the Earth Immortal Realm to seek sanctuary must be extremely precious.

Seeing the look on Eldrin’s face, the Glazed Divine Sovereign immediately shook his head and said, “In truth, gaining the protection of the Earth Immortal Realm may not necessarily be a good thing.”

"The Divine Lord means..."

Eldrin’s voice paused briefly, as if he had grasped the thoughts of the Glazed Divine Lord. He nodded slightly and said, “Indeed. If 1 does not enter the great tribulation, though they may preserve their own life, they will miss the opportunity to attain the Dao.”

"Hmm."

Lord Liuli nodded and said calmly, "The great tribulation holds countless opportunities. If your methods are extraordinary and fortune favors you, you might soar to greatness in a single leap."

「Great Tribulation Opportunity」

Eldrin’s (Person Name) eyes flickered slightly as he immediately inquired, “May I ask, Elder, what is meant by a tribulation opportunity?”

Glazed Immortal Sovereign did not answer immediately, but instead inquired, “Do you know why this heavenly tribulation has descended upon the world?”

Eldrin pondered briefly before declaring resolutely, "Immortals possess eternal life, gathering the essence of sun and moon, harvesting all wonders of heaven and earth—yet they offer no restitution to this world."

Chapter 1 The biting cold wind swept across the mountain peaks, carrying with it the scent of frost and decay. Lin Feng tightened his tattered robe, his fingers tracing the faint spiritual energy pulsating from the jade slip in his palm. "The ninth level of Qi Refinement," he murmured, his breath forming mist in the chill air. "Just 1 step away from Foundation Establishment." Suddenly, a brilliant streak of light tore through the twilight sky—a sword ray descending from the heavens. It landed before him, materializing into a graceful figure in white robes. The newcomer's eyes held the depth of millennia, yet his face appeared no older than 30. "Young man," the figure spoke, his voice resonating with power that seemed to shake the very mountains, "I am Eldrin (Person Name). I have been searching for a successor for 3 1000 years. Are you willing to bear my legacy?" Lin Feng's heart raced. This was no ordinary cultivator—the spiritual pressure emanating from this person surpassed even the sect elders he had encountered. Swallowing hard, he bowed deeply. "Senior, this junior is willing." Eldrin nodded approvingly. "Good. The path of cultivation defies the heavens and challenges fate. To inherit my legacy, you must first comprehend the Profound Truths of the Primordial Beginning." He produced an ancient scroll that glowed with ethereal light. "This contains cultivation methods that could shake the entire cultivation world." As Lin Feng reached for the scroll, a thunderous roar echoed through the valley. "Eldrin! After 10 1000 years, I've finally found you!" A dark cloud descended, coalescing into a menacing figure clad in black armor, wielding the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss (Magic Treasure). Eldrin's expression turned grave. "The Demon Venerable from the Western Wastelands. It seems our reunion was inevitable." He turned to Lin Feng, urgency in his voice. "Take the scroll and go. Remember—true strength lies not in techniques, but in 1's heart." Before Lin Feng could respond, Eldrin pushed him toward a hidden formation circle. As the teleportation activated, Lin Feng caught 1 last glimpse of the 2 powerhouses clashing—their confrontation shaking mountains and rivers, the very fabric of space tearing under their immense power. When the light faded, Lin Feng found himself in an unknown cavern. The scroll in his hand glowed warmly, its ancient characters swimming before his eyes like living constellations. He took a deep breath, his eyes gleaming with newfound determination. "The path of immortality begins now."